Fruithurst Elementary School

Fruithurst Elementary School serves 243 students in grades PK through 6 in Fruithurst, Alabama. The school earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with academic and growth subscores of 9.0 and 9.3 respectively. At 15.2 students per teacher, class sizes stay lean for a regular public elementary school.

The performance data places Fruithurst Elementary in rare company statewide. It ranks 45th out of 1,356 public schools in Alabama, outperforming 97% of schools across the state. Among the 696 public elementary schools in Alabama, it lands at 44th — a top-7% finish.

Those numbers reflect consistent, measurable outcomes rather than a single strong year. Within Cleburne County, the picture is even clearer: Fruithurst Elementary ranks first among all seven public schools in the county. Its growth score of 9.3 is particularly telling — higher than its already-strong academic score of 9.0 — signaling that students here gain ground faster than peers at comparable schools across the state.

Families searching for a public elementary that delivers both high achievement and meaningful year-over-year progress will find few stronger options anywhere in Alabama.

Located in a rural area, Fruithurst Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.